Singapore Mini Maker Faire 26-27 July 2014

Lately, I have been collecting lots of recyclables from my neighbours for my workshops - newspapers, drink cartons, and even old clothes. It's been quite an adventure because through all this, I actually got to know my neighbours a lot better!  One of the families was in the process of refurbishing their home for Hari Raya (to celebrate the end of the Muslim fasting month), and instead of throwing out their old furniture, I shared that perhaps they would like to sell it or give it away. So, it was very timely that we found UsedFurnitureSingapore.net, a local resource site for people who want to look for second-hand furniture.  We found information on where to sell, donate, who can repair / restore, and even re-upholstery services, something which I didn't think existed in Singapore!  If you are looking for such services, do pop over and have a look!

OK, so you are probably thinking why I need so many recyclables. Well, I was engaged to conduct a couple of workshops (which I will blog about later), but the key event is the Singapore Mini Maker Faire coming up this weekend!!

Mark your calendars!

Dates: 26 - 27 July

Venue: Senja - Cashew CC, Bukit Panjang

Nearest train station: CCK MRT, change to LRT and alight at Senja LRT (5mins walk)

Learn how to repair your clothes!

With two other team mates (Raye and Amy), I will be having a Garment Repair Cafe with the Sustainable Living Lab.  I was really inspired by the Get Redressed Repair Challenge that I took part in April, that I decided that garment repair is a skill that everyone should have! 

We have been busy preparing swatches and mock ups to show you that it's cool to repair your clothes.  We will be focusing on jeans, cargoes and socks, so if you have any that you need repairing, come on down with them and we will show you how! If you don't have any, don't worry, as we have swatches prepared for you to try out mending! Take a sneak peek at our prep work!

Like the name? :-)  We brainstormed over the internet with Bowerbirds Journal!

Tags ready to go on the mock-ups!

Patches can look very pretty!

Want to learn some Sashiko?

More  Sashiko! 

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #6

My final repair! Fixing the hem of a dress. Don't  pull the thread too tight or you will get a dimpled look.

Summary of repairs for the challenge is here.

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #5

Patching a pair of jeans.

Summary of repairs is here. 

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #4

I darned a sock for the first time!!
Summary of repairs is here.

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #3

Repair no. 3 is fixing a button that was dangling on my jacket. A very simple repair!

Summary of repairs is here.

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #2

Repair number 2! Fixing a hole in my jersey top. Stay tuned for the tutorials at the end of my 6 day challenge. Want to join? Click here :-)

Summary of repairs is here.

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - Repair #1

Changing the elastic band on a pair of pajamas!

Stay tuned for the tutorial.

Summary of repairs is here.

The Get Redressed Challenge 2014

Courtesy of Redressed Asia

I'm taking part in The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 this month. From 1 April, I will be showing you how you can easily repair your clothes instead of throwing them away.  



Redress it, don't bin it!

The Challenge is a one year consumer challenge that started in January and will continue until December.  It will feature sustainable outfits worn by people all around the world. The objective is to inform consumers about the positive impacts their clothing choices, consumer care and wardrobe management can have on the environment. 

Look out for my first outfit on Tuesday onwards, and on my Facebook page (#GetRedressed, #Repair). After the Challenge, I will be posting up the tutorials on how I mended my clothes.  If you have missed the earlier months of The Get Redressed Challenge 2014 - The Little Black Dress, The Search for Durability and On-Trend, pop over to the website! Follow the challenge on instagram @GetRedressed!

Update: A summary of my repairs can be found at this link.

Redress Asia is a NGO with a mission to promote environmental sustainability in Asia’s fashion industry.